Here's what the Rostov surface looks like when it is in full working order

"I told one gentleman from Uefa of my concerns. He just told me the players are insured, so what happens to them is no problem.

"I was analysing this very good opponent that we didn’t speak about yet, and in their previous matches against Bayern, Ajax, Atletico Madrid, in all these matches it looked for me a very playable pitch.

"I was very surprised with what I found here today."

Mourinho criticises the pitch at Olimp-2 stadium ahead of Manchester United Europa game with FC Rostov